Priscilla Vargas
Rosenberg,TX
Summary
Passionate Emergency Department Technician possessing expert knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment operations. Offering 10-year background providing assistance in routine patient care and administrative support activities in emergency department. Trustworthy and responsible professional comfortable working in fast-paced environment and adapting quickly to changes. Well versed in all elements of patient care with success in quickly responding to emergency situations. Proven leader skilled in working within collaborative settings. Patient-focus Emergency Room Technician brings extensive experience in medical office management, supporting physicians, nurses and other healthcare staff. Well-versed in medical coding, billing procedures and patient record-keeping. Knowledgeable of latest regulations and standards in healthcare industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
OakBend Hospital
03.2012 - Current
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Provided triage, first-aid and referral to outside medical providers during workplace injury or medical emergency.
- Assisted in preparation and maintenance of patient charts, documenting all care given.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
Secretary's Assistant
OakBend Hospital
03.2012 - Current
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Prepared mail and packages for shipment, pickup, and courier services to expedite delivery.
- Drafted professional memos, letters, and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
- Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Enhanced projects with efficient schedules, coordinated related documents, and organized resources to support unique demands.
- Produced letters and memoranda to inform stakeholders of business decisions.
- Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
- Sorted, opened, and routed mail and deliveries to meet business requirements.
- Identified communication channels to set roadmap to distribute information.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Screened visitors and issued badges to maintain safety and security.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
- Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
B.FTerry HighSchool
Rosenberg, TX05.1999
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
- Airway Management
- OSHA Regulations
- Technical Support
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Taking and Tracking Vital Signs
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Pulse Oximetry
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Condition Tracking
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- EKG Interpretation and Monitoring
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Patient Medical Histories
- Basic Patient Care
- Emergency Room Care
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Health Screening
- Monitoring Vitals
- Medical Terminology
- Collecting Medical Samples
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Patient Health Education
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Patient Admission
- Proper Waste Disposal
- Transportation Coordination
- Emergency Department Access
- Nursing Assistance
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
OakBend Hospital
03.2012 - Current
Secretary's Assistant
OakBend Hospital
03.2012 - Current
High School Diploma -
B.FTerry HighSchool
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